University of California (San Francisco) Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
40
Positions
#13
Specialty Rank
$92,284
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#13
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600521002
- NRMP Code:
- 1062260C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 49
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 22.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and balanced educational experience that prepares our trainees to become leaders in our field. Outstanding clinical training is paramount. UCSF is one of great research institutions in the world, and active clinical and basic research programs in all sub-specialty areas are available to our residents. A distinguishing feature of our program is our long-standing focus on global health and commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
6 weeks
Salary Progression
$92,284
PGY-1
$94,777
PGY-2
$97,829
PGY-3
$101,017
PGY-4
$104,453
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 120(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $763K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
18.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600521002
- NRMP Code:
- 1062260C0
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Hubert Tackyoung Kim
- Email:
- johnson.huang@ucsf.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/12/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/7/2027 - 1/1/1970
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 20
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1062260C1, 1062260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Johnson Huang
- Contact Email:
- johnson.huang@ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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